There are 4 ways to get from Brookline to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
2h 24m$35–420Drive 86.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brookline to Springfield86.3 mi
1h 36m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union StationGreyhound US0240 / ...
2h 44m$20–49Line 66 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Harvard St @ Kent St to Harvard66
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union StationFlixBus 2619
3h 22m$25–36
Brookline to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Springfield is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Brookline to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Brookline to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Nubian and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Springfield. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Brookline and Springfield is 98 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.
The best way to get from Brookline to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $35 - $420.
The train from Boston to Springfield takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs once daily.
Brookline to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Brookline to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Brookline to Springfield is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $35 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Brookline, MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $35–420 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Harvard St @ Kent St to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
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More Questions & Answers
Brookline to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Brookline to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brookline to Springfield is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Brookline to Springfield.
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